Coach Tour: Natural wonders of Costa Rica

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This 8-day coach tour celebrates the biodiversity extravaganza that is Costa Rica. We have put together all the wildlife experiences you would expect when travelling to the Costa Rican rainforest, and then built an itinerary that also features plenty of relaxing moments. Like all our coach tours, this package includes the services of a professional tour guide...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Poas Volcano
    • Visit to Doka Estate Coffee Plantation
    • Visit Butterfly Observatory
    • Explore Arenal Volcano
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge & Rio Frio Hot springs
    • Discover Viento Fresco Waterfalls
    • The Monteverde Biological Reserve

What's this trip about?

    This 8-day coach tour celebrates the biodiversity extravaganza that is Costa Rica. We have put together all the wildlife experiences you would expect when travelling to the Costa Rican rainforest, and then built an itinerary that also features plenty of relaxing moments. Like all our coach tours, this package includes the services of a professional tour guide who will look after you and make sure everything goes exactly as planned, so you can focus on enjoying those moments you will want to remember forever. Just imagine: hiking though the Monteverde Cloud Forest, visiting volcanoes, and soaking in a natural hot spring bath!

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityMonteral
End CityMonteral

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding & Equestrian
  • Nature
  • Wildlife Viewing

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip flights in Economy Class
    • Roundtrip transfers between the airport and the hotel
    • Transportation by coach
    • Services of a guide throughout the tour
    • Local hotel/city taxes
    • 19 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunchs and 6 dinners
    • Baggage handling at the airport
    • Baggage handling at the hotel

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Itinerary

Day 1: Montreal: San Jose

Accommodation: Barcelo San Jose Palacio

Arrive in San Jose, where you will be met by your guide and taken to your hotel. Overnight in San Jose.

Day 2: San Jose: Poas Volcano: Doka Estate Coffee Plantation: Arenal

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel

Morning departure for the Poas Volcano, which has one of the world’s largest craters. Then, travel to the Doka Estate Coffee Plantation to see how coffee is made. Later visit the famous Bu...

Day 3: Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge And Hot Springs

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Los Lagos Hotel

Start the day with a visit to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frio, featuring some of the richest biodiversity in Costa Rica. You will see a variety of resident and migratory bi...

Day 4: Monteverde

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel El Estabio

Morning departure for Monteverde and its unique ecosystem known as the Cloud Forest. On the way, visit the spectacular Viento Fresco Waterfalls where a one-hour hike will take you to 4 wa...

Day 5: Monteverde

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel El Estabio

Visit the Monteverde Reserve and admire the various species of insects, plants and birds. Hike along a bridge system over the beautiful Cloud Forest. We suggest you take advantage of the many optional excursions ($) in the area such as the canopy tour. Overnight in the Monteverde area.

Day 6: Monteverde: Playa Tambor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Barcelo Tambor Beach

Early morning departure for the Central Pacific area of Costa Rica. In Puntarenas, take the ferry across the Gulf of Nicoya. Overnight in Playa Tambor.

Day 7: Playa Tambor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Barcelo Tambor Beach

Enjoy a relaxing day on this grey-sand beach that stretches along the shores of a calm, horseshoe-shaped bay. Tambor Beach is set against a backdrop of lush forested hills, typical of the Nicoya Peninsula, and its tranquil, shallow waters are perfect for swimming. Overnight in Playa Tambor.

Day 8: San Jose: Montreal

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, return to San Jose or extend your stay in Playa Tambor or at one of our oceanfront resorts in Jaco Beach.

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

Guaranteed departure(s) on Friday

Departure Dates - 2016: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 4

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Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • International Flights
    • Passport and Visa Charges
    • Personal Expenses

Accommodation

San Jose

Barcelo San Jose Palacio 4 star  for 1 night

Room type: Room

Fortuna de San Carlos

Los Lagos Hotel 3 Star for 2 nights

Room type: Room

Monteverde

Hotel El Establo 4 star for 2 nights

Room type:Room

Playa Tambor

Barcelo Tambor Beach 4 Star for 2 nights

Room type:Room

Cancellation policy

In the event of a cancellation, a full refund of the Customer’s package in the original mode of payment and/or Option Flex Credits will be provided within a period of approximately 15 days, in accordance with the terms stated below. As well, a waiting period of 15 days from the date of cancellation will apply before a new booking may be made by the Customer. If Option Flex Credits are provided as part of the refund, they will be credited to the Customer’s account with his/her travel agent and may be used for the future purchase of any Transat Holidays, Nolitours or TMR travel product sold by the Customer’s travel agent. The Option Flex Credits are valid and may be used for travel at the latest 12 months after the initial departure date, and are non-transferable and non-refundable.

46+ days prior to departure: The amount of the deposit paid or of any payment made up to $250 in Option Flex Credits and the balance in the original mode of payment (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).

45 to 22 days prior to departure: 50% of the total price of the package in Option Flex Credits and the balance in the original mode of payment (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).

21 days to 3 hours prior to departure: 100% of the total price in Option Flex Credits (excluding the Option Flex and tourist card fees).

The Option Flex program is not a travel insurance plan and does neither replace such insurance plan nor such insurance coverage, which should be purchased prior to departure.

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Meals Included

7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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Trip ID
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